MLB draft: Rice signee plans to weigh options

Rice signee Chris McFarland said he plans to take the summer to decide whether to attend college or begin his professional career.

McFarland, a shortstop from Lufkin, was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.

McFarland said he’s in no rush to make a decision.

“I’m just gonna take the summer to think about it,” McFarland wrote the Houston Chronicle on Wednesday. “Rice is definitely not a Plan B or a fallback plan; just gotta think about every aspect and trust my heart to make the right decision and thank God for these two great choices.”